APPLICATION
TIPS
Tip #1: What To Do Before You Apply
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REVIEW THE PROGRAM AND APPLICATION GUIDE
The Program and Application Guide details the entire application process, step-by-step, and provides tips on how to improve your application experience. It also includes screenshots of the application and Portal to help you familiarize yourself with the process.
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WATCH VIDEOS ON THE APPLICATION PROCESS
To help you with the application process, we have prepared short videos that walk you through each step. We will continuously update this page with more videos in multiple languages.
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PREPARE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Review the “Program Overview” in the application guide for a list of required documents for the grant. The guide also provides tips and resources to help you properly scan your documents for upload.
Tip #2: Web Browser
Throughout the entire application process, please use Google Chrome only.
Using other web browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Bing, may disrupt your application process.
Click here to Download Google Chrome
Tip #3: Acceptable Email Addresses
Please make sure you are using a valid email address when applying. You will receive updates and additional instructions at the email address you provide.
IMPORTANT NOTE – The following email addresses will not be accepted and recognized in our system:
1. Emails beginning with info@
Example: [email protected]
2. Emails ending with @contact.com or @noreply.com
Example: [email protected]
Example: [email protected]
Tip #4: Scan Your Documents Properly
All documentation must be provided in an electronic form for online upload, such as PDF/JPEG or other approved upload format. The electronic form must be clear, aligned straight, and contain no disruptive backgrounds. If you do not have a scanner, we recommend using the following free mobile apps:
Genius Scan
Apple | Click Here to Download
Android | Click Here to Download
Adobe Scan
Apple | Click Here to Download
Android | Click Here to Download
